# Mr Basrai's, Blackpool — Reviews & Opening Hours > Mr Basrai's — Buffet Restaurant in Blackpool with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.2/5 from 6,434 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/restaurants/mr-basrai-s (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Buffet Restaurant # Mr Basrai's Unit 1 1a Cookson Street, Blackpool [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9435140215207071265&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Mr Basrai's](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100356015672448955459) **In short:** Mr Basrai's is a buffet restaurant in Blackpool, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6,434 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Mr Basrai's Mr Basrai's is a buffet restaurant on Cookson Street offering a wide range of world cuisines. The kitchen maintains live cooking stations for noodles, seafood and chargrilled meats, with dishes kept hot and fresh throughout service. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The venue accommodates children and larger groups, and takes bookings. Staff are generally noted as friendly and attentive, though some reports suggest inconsistency in service standards. Pricing is considered reasonable for the quantity and variety available. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Mr Basrai's's own website](http://www.mrbasrai.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:30 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Tuesday** 12:30 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Wednesday** 12:30 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Thursday** 12:30 – 3:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM **Friday** 12:30 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:30 PM **Saturday** 12:30 – 3:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:30 PM **Sunday** 1:00 – 10:00 PM ## What's nearby - Bickerstaffe House next door - Iceland Supermarket Blackpool next door - Sainsbury's 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this buffet restaurant offers a huge variety of fresh, hot, and delicious world cuisines, including live cooking stations for noodles, seafood, and chargrilled meats. They also highlight the excellent value for money, friendly and attentive staff, and the clean, welcoming atmosphere. Some reviews mention the service can be unprofessional. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (6,434 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Blackpool Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/846613). [More restaurants in Blackpool](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/restaurants) ★ 4.2 (6,434 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](http://www.mrbasrai.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01253 623400](tel:01253623400) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Blackpool **Plus Code** 9C5RRXC2+29 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Blackpool Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DBlackpool%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Mr Basrai's? Mr Basrai's is open Mon–Thu 12:30pm–3:30pm, 5pm–10:30pm; Fri–Sat 12:30pm–3:30pm, 4:30pm–10:30pm; Sun 1pm–10pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Mr Basrai's any good? Mr Basrai's is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 6,434 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Mr Basrai's good for children? Yes, Mr Basrai's is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Mr Basrai's? Yes, Mr Basrai's takes reservations. ### How do I contact Mr Basrai's? 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